Left for Dead 68 Barracuda Buildup
This is going to be very cool to watch.
Have you already purchased and built the 426?
Yes and no. I have nearly every engine and chassis part bought. Most of it bolted
together enough to use it for a mock up. I need to get the body and chassis cut and welded to the point where everything will bolt together and fit after the car gets painted.
So its a dry run so to speak.
It feels alot like a full scale model kit at this point but with every piece donated from a
different kit.
My plan is to have every weld done, hole drilled and tapped, hose clamped, clearance ground and bolt tightened so when the engine is built and paint is done it will all go right back together like all the pieces came out of the same box or kit. I dont want to have to change or tear back into the new paint somewhere because I shortcut it thinking I'll do it later.
I anticipate problems with the headers more than anywhere else in the build.
The entire drivetrain is going to be built with more vintage speed parts than factory parts. A lot of the parts will have to be hand built. Which I will do myself. All of it for the most part.
Only exceptions will be the engine machine work and mill work as I don't have that kind of equipment.
Most of my tools are old but good quality so I can get thru most problems that pop up.
I have a good sized compressor, oxy acet torch, 110 Lincoln mig., A fair amount
of air tools and some electric. Old siphon paint guns, not so good sand blaster.
Upholstery and glass tools. parts washer, Jack and stands. Upright press. No fancy stuff like hoist, or rotisserie. I also have a bobcat if I need to weld a axle housing or something heavy.
All work will be in a two car sized shop space.
I have a friend coming over after work tonight to give me a hand getting the car situated
in the work area. And we can get started. Looking forward to sharing this in pictures here and feel free to join in with suggestions as this is the first time around for me bringing a car to this
level.
